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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
rhe American Eore,tr conaress.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20-The American
Forestry Congress has addressed q memo
rial TO the National Legislature praying;
That the timber land still in possession Of
the General Government, mostly situated
on the Western mountains, be immediate
ly withdrawn from sale or other disposal
That these timber lands be either committed
in trust to such of the State governments as
have provided in satisfactory manner for
the protection Of the same and for their con-
servative management and perpetuity in
forest, or else be retained by the general
Government and efficiently protected and
managed. That national department Of
forests be instituted for the protection and
management Of such forest lands as are
retained by the general Government, and
for the purpose of assisting, advising
and CO operating with local author
tiles and individuals in the prosecution
and extension Of systematic forestry.
That in connection with such Depart
ment of Forests system Of extensive for
explaining be established on the military
reservations Of the treeless plains for the
purpose Of directly assisting and en-
couraging, by example and plant material,
the tree-planters Of the plains, and indi-
rectly benefting the agricultural interests
Of these lands.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
CORRUPTION.
A Bad State OF Affairs at tho
Southern Indiana Prison.
Warden Howard Resigns In the Face Of
Damaging Evidence - Eighty Thousand
Dollars short = The state Not Only
Robbed, but the Prisoners Ms Well.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Feb, ia few days
since committee from the House Of Rep
resentatives, majority OF which is COM
posed OF Republicans, went to Jefferson
Vile prison and commenced a searching
inquiry. The revelations made up TO yes
terday caused one member Of the COM
niittee 10 express the belief that Warden
Howard would be dismissed as soon as
possible after the report OF the COM
mittee had been read and acted upon,
but no one was prepared for the startling
disclosures made to-day. When the SEN
ate committee made their investigation
they demanded that the money belonging
TO the State be shown them, and after
some demurring Howard sent TO bank
and =, 900 was brought TO the committee,
the members OF which were informed that
II was the States money. The House COM
mittee, to-day, discovered that OF this q, 900
not one dollar belonged either TO the State
or TO the warden. Bsven thousand dollars
Of the money was borrowed from friends
for the occasion, and $4,000 Of it was q GER
tifcate Of deposit which Howard obtained
from time convict named Saunders, on q
promise to secure him a pardon. Deputy
AuulJOr OF DlaIe COOnS mas Deen lnVebtl-
eating Howard's books, and finds that his
accounts are short for largo sum-how
much can not yet be stated, but the amount
will, IL is thought, range between $4,000
and $4,000 The steward and the
directors of the prison are impli-
Gated and the State will be un-
able 10 recover any Of the money
for the reason that the directors enter
tanned very high opinion Of Howard's
honesty, and allowed him TO act as war
den without giving bonds. Tonight How
ard is under surveillance by detectives,
and some Of his friends are also keeping
watch on him, fearing that he may commit
suicide. He is brother Of Congressman
Jonas @. Howard, and has been warden
OF the Southern Penitentiary since 1875.
An examination Of the convict cash
book" shows TO be due the prisoners on in
dividual accounts about $500. OF this
sum not one cent can be found, the warden
having made way with it, The Overtime
account is in like condition, and no less
than 5000 has been stolen from the pris-
oners on this account.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Russians Think War Inevitable.

81. PETERsBuRo, Feb. 1s.-It is semi
officially stated that in Russian Gov
ernment circles the conviction is gain
ing ground that war between France and
Germany is inevitable. In addition it is said
that, as fresh defeat Of France might
involve disastrous results to Russia, the
Cars Government will, in the event Of
war, preserve entire liberty Of action. It
will not support France as an ally, but may,
by firm, reserved attitude, prevent Ger
many from sending the whole Of her army
west OF the Rhine, and, even If France
should be defeated, attenuate as much as
possible the effects OF the disaster. For
these reasons, it is declared, Russia will
await the outcome Of the different phases
Of the Bulgarian crisis with the greatest
calmness, and act in such way as to avoid
being involved with Austria or England
at the moment when France and Germany
commence hostilities
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
A NIGHTMARE
The Cause Of Novel and Sensa-
tional Incident.
A Traveller Piungea Partly Through the
window Of a Rushing Sleeper, Narrowly
Escaping Death.

PITTsBURGH, Feb. 16.-The limited ex-
press on the Panhandle road was dashing
along its course Mt very high rate OF
speed at two o'clock this morning when
the porter on the ST. Louis sleeping-car
was suddenly startled by tho crash Of
glass lie hurried forward TO the first sec
tion, from whence the noise seemed TO have
come, and which was occupied by young
man en- route TO Washington, u. &. The
porter hastily pulled aside the curtains,
when he was Mortified by the sight that
met his gaze. The glass Of large
double window had been broken
and the pieces were scattered around the
section. A mans head, arms and shout
dcrs had disappeared through the broken
window, while his legs and feet still re-
mained within the car. The speed OF the
F. train was so great that the cars swayed
from side TO side, and each moment there
was danger OF tho man slipping through
the window and being hurled 10 the
ground. Instantly the porter realized
the danger Of the young man, and, grab
bing him by the feet, finally succeeded in
getting him back into tho berth. By this
time the conductor, who had been called by
the porter and several OF the passengers
had hurried 10 the berth 10 learn what had
caused the excitement. The young man
seemed dazed at first, as though he were
but partially awake, but gradually he
realized his situation aud shuddercd as he
learned what narrow escape from death
he had. lie arose and dressed himself.
He then walked back TO the rear
OF the car and told the porter that he
would never forget what had been done for
him, as his life had been saved by his time
ly arrival. He said that his name was c, +.
King, and that he was en- route 10 Wash
ington, d. G. Ho was returning from an ex-
tended trip In the West, where he had gone
for his health. Yesterday afternoon he
eaten unusually heartily while travelling in
the buffet car. After he had retired to his
berth for the night he fell into restless
sleep and finally had an attack OF tho
nightmare. He dreamed that the sleeping
car was on fire. The rumbling noise OF the
moving train gave him the impression that
the passengers were hur. ying to and fro
trying 10 escape from the car While still
asleep IL is supposed that he made dash
toward the window and tried TO plunge
through head first.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Comes 10 Lilo During Funeral Services.

KIszuA, Pa, Feb. l7.-Eddie Goose, aged
sixteen years, was found lying apparently
dead on the top OF an oil tank near this
village on Sunday. A number OF physi-
clans were summoned, who agreed that
life was extinct, and that death had re-
suited from inhalation Of the poisonous
gases arising from fresh crude oil. The
boy was coifined and prepared for burial
Mt the home Of his parents near Corydon,
Pa, and services were in progress yester-
day afternoon, when signs Of life were
shown in the supposed corpse. He was re.
moved from the CONN, medical aid again
summoned, and this morning the lad gives
every hope for his recovery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Recruiting Their Ranks.

VIENNA, Feb. 10. Questions asked the
Government in the Reichsrath, yesterday,
in relation TO the proposed credit for mill
tary purposes, elected the information
that Hungary would only enroll in the
Landsturn such men as had military train
ing or were likely to make good soldiers.
Numerous exemptions would DO made In
Austria the enrolment of men under the
age of forty-two years would be almost
universal. Ex-officers up 10 the age OF
sixty years would also be enrolled. Men
who arc only fitted for ambulance or. ofice
work win not be exempted. 1t is semi
officially stated that an Austro-Hungarian
treaty, to continue ten years, will be ar
ranged and will go into operation in 1888.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
LOUISA LAWRENCE co. KY FEBRUARY "a, 1887
RIOT AT BOSTON.
Cars Wrecked and Policemen stoned-The
Strikers Make Things Mighty Unpleasant.


BosroS, Feb. 20.-Aserious riot occurred
in East Cambridge this afternoon as re-
suit Of the recent street ear tie-up. Short
ly after noon large crowd OF strikers and
their sympathizers gathered on Main
street, Cambridgeport, and as the various
cars Of the Cambridge Line passed, tho
conductors and drivers were hooted
as "scabs. I" At 1SO p. m.
there was great mob at the
junction Of the Webster-street line with
that on Main street, and as q car turned
into Webster avenue the mob began hurl-
ing bricks and stones at the car and its oc-
cupants. By the time the car got through
the crowd II was complete wreck. Each
succeeding car was similarly treated nm
til no less than hve cars had been badly
damaged. Then the police were telephon-
ed for and within twenty minutes large
force Of officers appeared on the scene.
The mob had by this time been worked up
to high degree Of excitement and when
the officers attempted TO disperse tho
crowd they met with q determined re-
sistance. Bricks and stones were thrown
at the police and many Of the officers
were injured. The police then charged
the mob with drawn revolvers and 1t in
stantly scattered in all directions. About
dozen Of the strikers were arrested and
conveyed TO the police station. A little
later the mob assembled again
further down the avenue and wrecked an
other car. The police, reinforced by a
mounted squad, now charged the crowd on
the double quick" and the mob dispersed
after discharging volley of bricks at the
police. These missiles took effect in at
least dozen cases, and as many officers
were more or less seriously injured An
other lot Of prisoners was taken, and the
station-housewas filled with those arrested.
None Of those injured are thought to be
fatally hurt. There was no further trou-
BILE after the last effective dispersion of
the mob. In South Boston to-day there
were a few minor disturbances between
individual strikers and "scabs," and q
number on both sides were arrested, but
tho cars of the company were not inter-
fered with. In this section both sides are
firm and the outcome is still uncertain.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
FAIRLY sHRIEKINa.
canhda Flooded with American Gold
transitional Charges Made by Sir JOIN
Maodonald's Organ.


TORONTO, ONT., Feb. 1.-THE charges
against the Reform party Of Canada OF re-
ceiving thousands Of dollars from Ameri-
cans 10 buy up the country and defeat Sir
John Macdonald's Government is repeated
here by the standard, Sir Johns organ.
The substance Of the charges made is as
follows; That the sum Of el50,O0O was
received from the iron men In Pittsburgh,
Pa, by the Toronto financial agents Of the
Reform party over ten days ago; that
more money from the same place for the
same purpose is now on its way 10 Toronto; I;
that the American money sent 10 Montreal
10 defeat Sir John had fallen into the hands
OF Conservatives; that Nova Scotia Ia be-
ing flooded with American money for the
same purpose, and that 1900 had been
subscribed 10 the Reform campaign fund
10 defeat the Conservative Government
and destroy the National policy by Disston
Il Sons, sawmakers, OF Philadelphia, q firm
which once nearly controlled the Canadian
tradein their class OF goods The Standard
says 70 Canadians: You have
not only TO face the rapacious horde
Of reformers, Rielites, repealers, seces-
sionists, annexationists and rebels a. home,
Dut you nave 10 COnJenu against the BOlu
Of Michigan lumbermen ef Pennsylvania
iron men, of New York and Massachusetts
cotton men and of New England fisher
men. Sir John Macdonald arrived here
yesterday afternoon from Ottawa. He
denies having instigated the publishers
OF the STANDARD to publish the scandal.
He says he has no personal knowledge Of
the truth of the report. He supposes the
facts were obtained in the ordinary way
Of gathering campaign news. Sir
John said 'Look at the American
press generally. They say they wish my
Government was at an end. They say II the
Reform party comes in we will have 9
satisfactory settlement OF the fishery
question. In other words, they believe
they know that our sacred treaty rights
guaranteed by England, bought from
the United States for price will be salts
fed aud handed over 10 them. The Mail
says the Liberals have large sums Of
money at their disposal, which have been
subscribed for corrupt purposes by per
sons who will profit by Reform victory.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Shower Of Mud.

LINCOLN, NEB., Feb. 1S-A strange pho
nomenon occurred in this section yester-
day afternoon, the country being treated
to veritable shower Of mud. The mud
came down in small particles and gave
every thing the appearance of having been
splashed by teams crossing the streets. A
strong wind storm prevailed 200 miles
west of here yesterday, and the theory is
that the dust raised by this storm fioated
over this section and was finally precipi-
tated by becoming saturated. A light
shower prevailed at the time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Thrifty Mrs. Graan.

New York, Feb. 1s.-Mrs, Hetty Green,
the Princess of Wall street, who is report
ed to be worth $50, ,0o0, 900, and who is noted
for her close business methods, wished TO
send securities To the amount of 100000
Reading Railroad bonds to Philadelphia
yesterday for transfer. When she learned
that the express company would charge
her 800 for the service she threw the So
curities into bag, saying: 81 can go to
Philadelphia and return for r. Twill go
myself and save $96.n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
A Rich Find.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Feb 1.-THE Falcon
Iron and Nail Company, at Niles, has
struck large vein Of natural gas at q
depth of three hundred feet. The flow
commenced last night, and is showing .
pressure of one hundred pounds. The
strike opens q new field, as it was not
supposed any appreciable amount Of nat
ural gas would be found in the locality.
The company tonight made connection
with its works and turned on the new fuel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Eree colnaae d sIlyor Advocated.

+ LONDON, Feb. 16.-A influential meeting
at Leicester, this evening, indorsed the
action of the silver party at Washington,
and unanimously adopted resolution de-
claring that nothing short Of free coinage
Of silver would support prices in the in
terest Of the debtor classes, and that the
influence exerted by Beck, Jones, Teller,
Symes, Weaver and Bland were Of the ut
most Importance. Frcwen, delegate from
the Bi-metaliic League, proposed the reso-
luton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Largest in Our History.

PHn.ApELpHiA, Feb, 1.-THE American
iron and Steel Association has received
complete statistics Of the production Of
open hearth steel in the United States in
1885. The report issued yesterday says:
''Our production in 1888 was 24b,e06 net
tons, or 2ls,29l gross tons-an increase of
96,225 net tons, or "a per cent upon the
production in 1885, which was l49,8sl net
tons. The production of 1886 was much
the largest in our history.n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
A pERAMBuLAT1Na SALOON.
Startling and Novel Discovery by Atlanta
.t. Policemen.


ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 16.-For several
mornings n negro named Thomas Gay has
been noticed calling around at houses and
private rooms, having upon his arm a large
hamper basket An officer stopped him
yesterday and examined his basket, Within
the basket were two large bottles OF whisky,
four wine glasses, a bowl Of sugar, a bottle
OF bitters and teaspoons. There were also
a tin bucket Of water and a towel. In the
bottom OF the basket was wooden frame
with holes, In which the bottles, glasses,
sugar bowl, etc, were fitted. The outat
was complete and tho liquor sold by the
saloonist was Of the best Gays house
was examined and fifty kegs OF whisky
were found therein. Tho negro's outfit
was complete In every respect, and he was
probably making quito handsome rev.
euuc,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
How They Do Il in Russia.

LONDON, Feb l7.-An Odessa dispatch
says the recent riot Mt the Demidoif Spin.
ming mills was occasioned by the discharge
of twenty-five hundred women and chill
dren in accordance with new law. Chief
Orloff and his assistant, Sakharoff, were
murdered by the mob, and other OIL
cials had narrow escapes. The offices
at the mills were completely wrecked, and
the entire plant, including machinery, was
demolished. The outbreak was fomented
by Socialists. .t..a ~.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Socialist Supporl.

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The National Gazette
comments on the interest taken in the
pending German election by Socialists in
every part Of the world, and the support
which they furnish to. their party friends
in Germany. 1t refers especially to the
activity in this respect Of the Socialists in
the United States, who, 1t AYERS, have al
ready cabled 5000
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
EalalIr Assaulted br Eoolpads.

PirTsBuReH, Pa, Feb. 9O.-George Ira
gresser, an ironworker, living in Allie
gheny City, was assaulted by footpads on
the Tenth street railroad bridge last night,
and so badly beaten that he died from his
injuries this evening He had only two
dollars in his possession, which the rob
bers got. his assailants are unknown.
Tragresser was attacked on the same
bridge five weeks ago and severely in
iured
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Geltlno ! Iasle n ,he pereaiter.

JoLIET, ILL.,, Feb. 17,-Wm. J. Gallagher,
the Chicago "hne worker" was received
at the prison yesterday. It was decided
to place him in the wire mill and he was
assigned TO the position formely held by
"Dutchyn o'Keefe, the ballot-box burglar,
who was recently released. The place is .
kind of sweat box where the tempera-
ture always ranges from 1909 to 1859
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
sha pIaxad uIih . pisinI

DANvILLE, KY, Feb. 17.-At noon to-day
Mary Nichols, colored girl fourteen
years OF age, inflicted painful and prob
ably fatal wound upon herself, while play
ing with pistol which she supposed
was not loaded. The bullet entered the
palm of her left hand and ranged up
the arm and shattered the elbow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
s4s. ooo. ooo "a prs.enI MAR.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l7.-Including the
Hale bill, passed to-day, the Senate has
passed within few days bills appropriate
Ing si6,0O0,0O0 for coast defenses, naval
vessels, Notifications, etc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
cap.rs a Drunken oncer.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2O.-Officer John Nc
Intyre entered the Twenty-third District
Station-house while drunk, and began fir
ing in every direction. Lieutenant Lyons
was obliged to shoot him before the man
could be subdued. Mcintyre is dangerous
ly wounded
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
organizing Against Horse Thieves.

LAFAYETTE, INp., Feb. 20-The farmers
Of this county are preparing 10 meet the
possible raids OF horse thieves. Two horse
thief detective companies were organized
here last week, with other townships still
toreport.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Australian Rabbits.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 20.-Commissioner
Colman, of the Agricultural Department,
in letter against the Introduction Of
Australian rabbits, says he does not fear
that any dealers will be so foolish rs to
bring the pests TO this country.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Discovery In a Cave.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 1s.-A story has
been started Of the discovery Of wonder
full cave in the southwestern part Of Ken
lucky. In one Of the rooms skeletons and
silverware are reported TO have been
found.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
The Republic Holocaust.

TprIS, O., Feb. 2o.-The coroner Of
Seneca County, o., has rendered verdict
in the Republic railroad disaster. He
blames the company for the employment
Of defective machinery and dangerous
heating and lighting apparatus.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Donovan lumps Inio ihs schurlkIlI.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1s.ALawrence Dono-
van, the Brooklyn bridge jumper, leaped
into the Schuylkill river from the Chest
nut street bridge at seven o'clock this
morning. He was arrested and held in $500
bail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
fheals Burned.

CoLuMBus, O., Feb. 2O.-At IL O'Clock to-
night the Grand Opera House building on
East State street took fire, ard before the
flames were subdued the building was
completely Quilted. But little OF the seem
cry and stage settings were saved.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Polish PIoi.

ODESSA, Feb. 20.--An extensive plot has
been discovered for Polish rising in the
event of a Russo-Austrian or Russo-Ger-
man war Many imperial officers and Off
cials are implicated. Twenty persons have
been arrested.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Huuo HERSELF from modification.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1s.--Mary Bellman, Of
this city, who had been caught stealing
from her employer, was so mortified she
hung herself.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
ProhlhIllon N Wesi vIrnInIa.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Feb. 1.-THE West
Virginia Legislature has passed joint
resolution to submit prohibition amend
ment to the people. The Senatorial dead
'ock continues.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
EIye Brolhers Burned 10 Death.

RosKvILLE, ARK, Feb. ls.-At two o'clock
this morning J. c. Pendergrass' residence
near here was destroyed by fire, burning
to death his five sons, who slept up stairs
and could not be rescued.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Another New Comet.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Feb. 17,--Prof. e. 3.
Barnard, Of Vanderbilt University, an
nounces the discovery Of o new comet,
very faint, and moving in northwesterly
direction.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24
Tbirk Thousand Dollar Sale Robbery.

RosEvILLE, ARK, Feb. 1s.-Last night the
safe in the sheriff's and clerks office, in
Logan County, was robbed Of thirty thou
sand dollars, q large portion belonging to
the ptiblic school fund
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New York. loo.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 16.-The Senate to.
day by vote of 20 yeas to nays, passed
a bill granting women the right to vote in
municipal elections.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-02-24

ARRESTS OF those indicted by the st.
Louis grand jury recently in session for
frauds committed at the election in that
city on November . last, still continue.
About forty-fve arrests were made two
weeks ago, and on the 18th i've NOR were
added to the list,